Chemistry
Class 12
Defects in solids
What are Schottky and Frenkel defects, and how do they affect conductivity?
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4 months ago
Schottky defect: equal number of cations and anions missing → decreases density. Frenkel defect: cation displaces to an interstitial site → density unchanged. Both create vacancies, influencing ionic conductivity.
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